On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
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Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Lenny Henry

Sir Lenworth George Henry, CBE (born 29 August 1958), known as Lenny Henry, is a British stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television presenter, best known for co-founding charity Comic Relief and presenting various television programmes, including The Magicians for BBC One.

Career

Early career

Henry's first manager was Robert Luff, who signed him in 1975 and gave him the opportunity to perform as part of the Luff-produced touring stage version of The Black and White Minstrel Show. In July 2009, Lenny Henry stated he was contractually obliged to perform and regretted his part in the show.

Red carpet

A red carpet is traditionally used to mark the route taken by heads of state on ceremonial and formal occasions, and has in recent decades been extended to use by VIPs and celebrities at formal events.

History

The earliest known reference to walking a red carpet in literature is in the play Agamemnon by Aeschylus, written in 458 BC. When the title character returns from Troy, he is greeted by his vengeful wife Clytemnestra who offers him a red path to walk upon:

Agamemnon, knowing that only gods walk on such luxury, responds with trepidation:

Oriental carpets in Renaissance painting often show rugs and carpets, patterned but with red often the main background colour, laid on the steps to a throne, or on a dais where rulers or sacred figures are placed.

A red carpet was rolled out to a river to welcome the arrival of United States president James Monroe in 1821. In 1902, The New York Central Railroad used plush crimson carpets to direct people as they boarded their 20th Century Limited passenger train. This is believed to be the origin of the phrase "red-carpet treatment". Film premieres are often laid down with red carpets.

Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

Lenny Henry: 'We need MORE diversity. It's a good thing!'

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
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All the latest blog posts from the Channel 4 News on-screen talent: http://blogs.channel4.com/news/

3:16

Lenny Henry on the Incredible Legacy of Red Nose Day | Good Morning Britain

Lenny Henry on the Incredible Legacy of Red Nose Day | Good Morning Britain

Lenny Henry on the Incredible Legacy of Red Nose Day | Good Morning Britain

Are You Being Heard? Representing Britain on TV

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

Lenny Henry: 'We need MORE diversity. It's a good thing!'

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
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All the latest blog posts from the Channel 4 News on-screen talent: http://blogs.channel4.com/news/

published: 23 Jun 2014

Lenny Henry on the Incredible Legacy of Red Nose Day | Good Morning Britain

Are You Being Heard? Representing Britain on TV

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called up...

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

Lenny Henry: 'We need MORE diversity. It's a good thing!'

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for job...

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
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Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
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published:23 Jun 2014

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Lenny Henry on the Incredible Legacy of Red Nose Day | Good Morning Britain

Are You Being Heard? Representing Britain on TV

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for co...

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

The Lenny Henry Show (1987) - S01E01 - Sonny Sidles Up

Lenny Go Home

Doc/Fest and Sky were delighted to welcome Sir Lenny Henry to the 2017 Festival. In conversation with June Sarpong, the celebrated comedian and actor discussed his game-changing career, his documentary work for Sky Arts and his drive to make change in the fields of arts, diversity and to tackle poverty through the charity Comic Relief.
Supported by Sky
Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Matthew Sturdy from Cosmic Joke.

Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

Alive & Kicking (Lenny Henry) rare movie 1991

Stevie "Smudger" Smith and his wife Marie are both addicted to drugs; he's also a dealer. The day he 'deals with' another dealer, she gives birth to a baby. The baby appears to be addicted too and Marie decides to give up the habit. Because Stevie doesn't want to give up using and dealing drugs, they take Marie and the baby away from him. The new, tough, social worker LiamKane tries to get Stevie in his group sessions, by using his violent approach and by telling him it's the only way he'll ever see Marie and the baby back. So there seems to be hope to get Stevie clean, if only he wants to himself. That things aren't that easy is shown by the drugs addicted hooker Gail, who's satisfied with the life she leads.

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper h...

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

Doc/Fest and Sky were delighted to welcome Sir Lenny Henry to the 2017 Festival. In conversation with June Sarpong, the celebrated comedian and actor discussed his game-changing career, his documentary work for Sky Arts and his drive to make change in the fields of arts, diversity and to tackle poverty through the charity Comic Relief.
Supported by Sky
Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Matthew Sturdy from Cosmic Joke.

Doc/Fest and Sky were delighted to welcome Sir Lenny Henry to the 2017 Festival. In conversation with June Sarpong, the celebrated comedian and actor discussed his game-changing career, his documentary work for Sky Arts and his drive to make change in the fields of arts, diversity and to tackle poverty through the charity Comic Relief.
Supported by Sky
Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Matthew Sturdy from Cosmic Joke.

Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called up...

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

Alive & Kicking (Lenny Henry) rare movie 1991

Stevie "Smudger" Smith and his wife Marie are both addicted to drugs; he's also a dealer. The day he 'deals with' another dealer, she gives birth to a baby. The...

Stevie "Smudger" Smith and his wife Marie are both addicted to drugs; he's also a dealer. The day he 'deals with' another dealer, she gives birth to a baby. The baby appears to be addicted too and Marie decides to give up the habit. Because Stevie doesn't want to give up using and dealing drugs, they take Marie and the baby away from him. The new, tough, social worker LiamKane tries to get Stevie in his group sessions, by using his violent approach and by telling him it's the only way he'll ever see Marie and the baby back. So there seems to be hope to get Stevie clean, if only he wants to himself. That things aren't that easy is shown by the drugs addicted hooker Gail, who's satisfied with the life she leads.

Stevie "Smudger" Smith and his wife Marie are both addicted to drugs; he's also a dealer. The day he 'deals with' another dealer, she gives birth to a baby. The baby appears to be addicted too and Marie decides to give up the habit. Because Stevie doesn't want to give up using and dealing drugs, they take Marie and the baby away from him. The new, tough, social worker LiamKane tries to get Stevie in his group sessions, by using his violent approach and by telling him it's the only way he'll ever see Marie and the baby back. So there seems to be hope to get Stevie clean, if only he wants to himself. That things aren't that easy is shown by the drugs addicted hooker Gail, who's satisfied with the life she leads.

Lenny Henry interview - Parkinson - BBC

ComedianLenny Henry has been to one too many funerals lately, but at least he is appreciating the funny side of his relatives. Comic BBC interview with singing and audience participation from the classic talk show Parkinson.

Doc/Fest and Sky were delighted to welcome Sir Lenny Henry to the 2017 Festival. In conversation with June Sarpong, the celebrated comedian and actor discussed his game-changing career, his documentary work for Sky Arts and his drive to make change in the fields of arts, diversity and to tackle poverty through the charity Comic Relief.
Supported by Sky
Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Matthew Sturdy from Cosmic Joke.

Lenny Henry 2011 interview with Andrew Marr

published: 04 Mar 2011

Lenny Henry: 'We need MORE diversity. It's a good thing!'

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
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published: 23 Jun 2014

Lenny Henry on THAT ITV Ainsley Harriott gaffe, his knighthood and his MOBO honour

Lenny Henry Gives Holly and Phillip Their Own Special Red Noses | This Morning

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Lenny Henry chats about the amazing impact that Comic Relief has had, and presents Holly and Phillip with their own very special red noses.
Broadcast on 31/01/2017
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Lenny Henry interview - Parkinson - BBC

ComedianLenny Henry has been to one too many funerals lately, but at least he is appreciating the funny side of his relatives. Comic BBC interview with singing...

ComedianLenny Henry has been to one too many funerals lately, but at least he is appreciating the funny side of his relatives. Comic BBC interview with singing and audience participation from the classic talk show Parkinson.

ComedianLenny Henry has been to one too many funerals lately, but at least he is appreciating the funny side of his relatives. Comic BBC interview with singing and audience participation from the classic talk show Parkinson.

Doc/Fest and Sky were delighted to welcome Sir Lenny Henry to the 2017 Festival. In conversation with June Sarpong, the celebrated comedian and actor discussed his game-changing career, his documentary work for Sky Arts and his drive to make change in the fields of arts, diversity and to tackle poverty through the charity Comic Relief.
Supported by Sky
Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Matthew Sturdy from Cosmic Joke.

Doc/Fest and Sky were delighted to welcome Sir Lenny Henry to the 2017 Festival. In conversation with June Sarpong, the celebrated comedian and actor discussed his game-changing career, his documentary work for Sky Arts and his drive to make change in the fields of arts, diversity and to tackle poverty through the charity Comic Relief.
Supported by Sky
Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Matthew Sturdy from Cosmic Joke.

Lenny Henry: 'We need MORE diversity. It's a good thing!'

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for job...

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
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Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
Channel 4 News weather forecast, with LiamDutton: http://www.channel4.com/weather/
All the latest blog posts from the Channel 4 News on-screen talent: http://blogs.channel4.com/news/

published:23 Jun 2014

views:3451

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Lenny Henry on THAT ITV Ainsley Harriott gaffe, his knighthood and his MOBO honour

Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1JM41yF
Lenny Henry chats about the amazing impact that Comic Relief has had, and presents Holly and Phillip with their own very special red noses.
Broadcast on 31/01/2017
Like, follow and subscribe to This Morning!
Website: http://bit.ly/1MsreVq
YouTube: http://bit.ly/1BxNiLl
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1FbXnjU
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Bs1eI1
This Morning - every weekday on ITV from 10:30am.
JoinHolly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes as we meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the hottest celebs and cook up a storm with your favourite chefs!
Dr Zoe and Dr Ranj answer all your health questions, stay stylish with Gok Wan's fabulous fashion, be beautiful with Bryony Blake's top make-up tips, and save money with Martin Lewis.
http://www.itv.com
http://www.stv.tv

Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1JM41yF
Lenny Henry chats about the amazing impact that Comic Relief has had, and presents Holly and Phillip with their own very special red noses.
Broadcast on 31/01/2017
Like, follow and subscribe to This Morning!
Website: http://bit.ly/1MsreVq
YouTube: http://bit.ly/1BxNiLl
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1FbXnjU
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Bs1eI1
This Morning - every weekday on ITV from 10:30am.
JoinHolly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes as we meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the hottest celebs and cook up a storm with your favourite chefs!
Dr Zoe and Dr Ranj answer all your health questions, stay stylish with Gok Wan's fabulous fashion, be beautiful with Bryony Blake's top make-up tips, and save money with Martin Lewis.
http://www.itv.com
http://www.stv.tv

Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

published: 18 Mar 2014

Sir Lenny Henry on diversity in TV and advertsing

Sir Lenny Henry talked to Karen Blackett OBE, CEO of MediaCom, about how advertising can play its part in the mission to get society represented in its true colours on our TV screens.

published: 29 Oct 2015

Chain Reaction - 205 - Lenny Henry interviewing Bill Bailey

published: 01 Aug 2013

Are You Being Heard? Representing Britain on TV

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called up...

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

Are You Being Heard? Representing Britain on TV

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for co...

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

Lenny Henry: 'We need MORE diversity. It's a good thing!'

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
Channel 4 News weather forecast, with LiamDutton: http://www.channel4.com/weather/
All the latest blog posts from the Channel 4 News on-screen talent: http://blogs.channel4.com/news/

3:16

Lenny Henry on the Incredible Legacy of Red Nose Day | Good Morning Britain

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Legendary comedian and national treasure Len...

Are You Being Heard? Representing Britain on TV

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

1:32:49

Lenny Henry - Live & Unleashed (Full Show)

Classic stand up performance only ever released on VHS
I DO NOT OWN THIS

Doc/Fest and Sky were delighted to welcome Sir Lenny Henry to the 2017 Festival. In conversation with June Sarpong, the celebrated comedian and actor discussed his game-changing career, his documentary work for Sky Arts and his drive to make change in the fields of arts, diversity and to tackle poverty through the charity Comic Relief.
Supported by Sky
Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Matthew Sturdy from Cosmic Joke.

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Shakespeare and Migration: Lenny Henry

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Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

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Diversity Keynote - Sir Lenny Henry - MIPCOM 2017

Lenny Henry has been a comedian since the age of 16. He has risen from being a cult star o...

Alive & Kicking (Lenny Henry) rare movie 1991

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Lenny Henry interview - Parkinson - BBC

ComedianLenny Henry has been to one too many funerals lately, but at least he is appreciating the funny side of his relatives. Comic BBC interview with singing and audience participation from the classic talk show Parkinson.

Doc/Fest and Sky were delighted to welcome Sir Lenny Henry to the 2017 Festival. In conversation with June Sarpong, the celebrated comedian and actor discussed his game-changing career, his documentary work for Sky Arts and his drive to make change in the fields of arts, diversity and to tackle poverty through the charity Comic Relief.
Supported by Sky
Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Matthew Sturdy from Cosmic Joke.

Lenny Henry: 'We need MORE diversity. It's a good thing!'

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry has once again called for a more diverse and representative media. He wants money to be ringfenced by media organisations for jobs for people from minority communities.Sign up for Snowmail, your daily preview of what is on Channel 4 News, sent straight to your inbox, here: http://mailing.channel4.com/public/snowmail/remotebox.jspMissed Channel 4 News? Catch up on the last seven days here: http://www.channel4.com/news/catch-up/
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Lenny Henry on THAT ITV Ainsley Harriott gaffe, his knighthood and his MOBO honour

Lenny Henry on THAT ITV Ainsley Harriott gaffe, his knighthood and his MOBO honour

Lenny Henry Gives Holly and Phillip Their Own Special Red Noses | This Morning

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Lenny Henry chats about the amazing impact that Comic Relief has had, and presents Holly and Phillip with their own very special red noses.
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Lenny Henry Delivers the 2014 BAFTA Television Lecture

On 17 March 2014, Lenny Henry delivered a passionate speech at BAFTA in which he discussed the issue of diversity (or lack there of) in television. He called upon his industry colleagues to work together in an effort to improve the situation we see before us today.
The BAFTA Television lecture is an annual event during which a high profile industry practitioner is invited to share their views on the TV landscape in front of a BAFTA audience.
Find out more at http://www.bafta.org/guru

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Sir Lenny Henry on diversity in TV and advertsing

Sir Lenny Henry talked to Karen Blackett OBE, CEO of MediaCom, about how advertising can p...

Are You Being Heard? Representing Britain on TV

Sir Lenny Henry has called for obligations on diversity to be written into the BBC’s new charter and reiterated his ambition to create a ring-fenced fund for content that reflects British society.
At the Goldsmiths University event, he argued that the lack of diversity in the industry was a “systemic failure” which could be eased through investment in representative content.
He highlighted the TV industry’s tendency to opt for BAME training schemes over other solutions, which he said “inadvertently creates the perception that the reason why BAME people are leaving the industry, the reason why our numbers are at their lowest in years, is because we’re not good enough”.

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Premier Inn Comedian & Actor Lenny Henry BBC Life Story Interview

Lenny Henry popped into Capital Gold to see Belfield to talk about his remarkable life and...

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It turns out that a theory explaining how we might detect parallel universes and prediction for the end of the world was proposed and completed by physicist Stephen Hawking shortly before he died ... &nbsp;. According to reports, the work predicts that the universe would eventually end when stars run out of energy ... ....

Britain’s Royal Astronomical Society announced Monday that an object called 1I/2017 (‘Oumuamua) – the first confirmed asteroid known to have journeyed here from outside our solar system – most likely came from from a binary star system, or two stars orbiting a common center of gravity, EarthSky reported ... They looked at how common these star systems are in the galaxy ... ....

In another blow to the Trump administration Monday, the US Supreme Court decided Arizona must continue to issue state driver’s licenses to so-called Dreamer immigrants and refused to hear an effort by the state to challenge the Obama-era program that protects hundreds of thousands of young adults brought into the country illegally as children, Reuters reported ... – WN.com. Jack Durschlag....

Uber announced on Monday that it was pulling all of its self-driving cars from public roads in Arizona and San Francisco, Toronto, and Pittsburgh after a female pedestrian was reportedly killed after being struck by an autonomous Uber vehicle in Tempe, according to The Verge.&nbsp; ... “We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident.” ... "Some incredibly sad news out of Arizona....

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As the “beast from the east” makes its second appearance this spring, I am reminded of a conversation with a colleague when it first struck ...This is England in 2018. For too long this Conservative government (and the coalition before it) happily yammered that public spending was a rapacious beast that needed urgent taming ... Read more ... This in a city deemed the in England ... Cuts to drama teaching in schools are a scandal, says LennyHenry....

Sir LennyHenry has criticised cuts in school drama teaching as a scandal as it means children are not being properly prepared for the outside world ...Henry, who recalled on Thursday his secondary school drama lessons as “basically, running round the school hall pretending to be the Avengers”, said good arts and drama education was crucial ... “It is the same thing for drama,” said Henry....

Sir LennyHenry has criticised cuts in school drama teaching as a scandal as it means children are not being properly prepared for the outside world ...Henry, who recalled on Thursday his secondary school drama lessons as “basically, running round the school hall pretending to be the Avengers”, said good arts and drama education was crucial ... “It is the same thing for drama,” said Henry....

Our featured keynote speaker will be Sir LennyHenry, celebrated comedian, actor, writer, blues singer and co-creator of Comic Relief... This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to listen, learn and LAUGH as Sir LennyHenry delivers a great keynote! But first, you need to register for the conference! Register ......

Ed Sheeran lost out, Jack Whitehall won big, and politics should be on the stage rather than the red carpet – here are the big takeaways from the 2018 Brits ... (Runners up ... Este retweeted it, adding ... It was reminiscent of LennyHenry’s barnstorming speech at the 2015 Mobo awards where he reeled off a litany of great predecessors from Desmond Dekker to Moira Stewart – but was more focused, and crucially, beamed into millions more homes....

Grange Hill started FORTY years ago this month (how did we get so old?). So we've tracked down some of the key stars of the show, to find out what they've been doing since they graduated from the BBC's iconic school programme ... 1 ... Tucker's Luck ran for three years, from 1983 to 1985 ... 2 ... 3 ... After leaving the show, Erkan appeared as a series regular on LennyHenry's sitcom Chef in the early '90s ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 9 ... 10 ... 11 ... ....

Consumers renewed their faith in discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl by placing them at the top of YouGov's BrandIndex rankings for the fourth year in a row ... Read more. Sales rise but market share falls for Big Four grocers. YouGov's Amelia Brophy said ... Brophy said the chain may have benefited from improved brand perception by moving away from adverts featuring LennyHenry ... ....